#lemonchickensoup

Crockpot lemon chicken soup with orzo.

A soup maker makes it easy to make this Greek-style lemon chicken soup. It's tasty, light, and refreshing, making it perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It also doesn't have many carbs and is keto-friendly, so people on the keto diet can eat it.

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 lemon, juiced and zested. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups baby spinach leaves.

Instructions: Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in the soup maker. Close the lid and select the soup function. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the chicken is cooked through and tender, usually about 20-25 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the soup maker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup maker and add the baby spinach leaves. Close the lid and let the soup maker heat the soup until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and serve hot. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

A light and refreshing soup with the zesty kick of lemon, the warmth of garlic, and the heartiness of chicken and orzo. Perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced. 1 cup orzo pasta. 6 cups chicken broth. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 onion, diced. 2 carrots, sliced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 lemon, juiced and zested. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tbsp olive oil. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, saut garlic, onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer. Add orzo, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until orzo is tender. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and heat through. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy your comforting Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes